Ibuprofen Side Effects

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Trade Name: Trade Name: Motrin, Advil, Nuprin
Generic Names:  Ibuprofen
 
Side effects of Ibuprofen:
Gastrointestinal Gastropathy, gastric erosions, gastrointestinal bleeding
General  
Cardiac Hot flashes/sweats (57.1%)
Genitourinary Renal failure, interstitial nephritis, papillary necrosis
Pulmonary  
Pharmacology of Ibuprofen:
Question:
What is the mechanism of Ibuprofen?
Answer:
Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, that non-selectively inhibits cyclooxygenase one and cyclooxygenase two in a reversible fashion, thereby blocking the arachidonic acid pathway.
 

These side effects of ibuprofen are among the most common side effects , however, this list does not include all the side effects of ibuprofen. If there is a question or a concern one should always contact their health-care provider or pharmacist.